Senior Design PM – Landmark Architecture (Dubai)

Client of Redfish Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Redfish Solutions in Dubai seeks an experienced Design Project Manager to lead landmark architectural projects from concept to construction. You will manage design programmes, budgets and coordination across architectural, structural, MEP, façade and landscape teams, while serving as the main contact for clients.

The role requires a proactive PM with international exposure, passion for design quality and the ability to coordinate across time zones.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in architecture or built environment sector with 5+ years in design PM or senior architect role.
• GCC experience, ideally in Dubai, with understanding of local authority approvals.
• Experience managing large-scale mixed-use, high-rise, hospitality or commercial projects.
• PM qualification (e.g. PMP, APM) advantageous.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools; working knowledge of Revit and BIM.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept through construction documentation and site stages.
• Develop and maintain design programmes, resource plans and fee budgets; track progress.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including architectural, structural, MEP, façade and landscape.
• Act as main client contact, managing expectations, scope and communication.
• Manage design risk, change control and scope variations; ensure fee recovery where appropriate.
• Oversee design quality deliverables and submissions with local authorities for approvals.
• Work with design directors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to high design standards.
• Support international teams coordinating across time zones and offices as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM processes and best practices.

Skills

Design project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team coordination

BIM coordination

Education

Architectural degree

RIBA / AIA chartership

Tools

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

Client of Redfish Solutions in Dubai seeks an experienced Design Project Manager to lead landmark architectural projects from concept to construction. You will manage design programmes, budgets and coordination across architectural, structural, MEP, façade and landscape teams, while serving as the main contact for clients.

The role requires a proactive PM with international exposure, passion for design quality and the ability to coordinate across time zones.